A NSW Standard Death Certificate is the official certified copy of registration data held by the NSW Registry. You can apply online for the certificate of a death that occurred in NSW.
Apply onlineApply for a Death Certificate
- your personal and contact details
- a completed Application for a Death Certificate form (online, in person or by mail)
- the details of the death that the certificate is required for
- your personal identity documents as specified on the form
- a scanner or phone/tablet camera so you'll be able to upload the copies of your identity documents (if applying online), and
- a letter giving you permission to be provided with the Application for a Death Certificate form (if applicable).
- Check the eligibility requirements.
- Click the 'Apply online' button.
- Register or sign in to the NSW Government Licensing Service.
- Provide details of the Death.
- Enter the applicant's details.
- Enter the order details.
- Upload your 3 identification documents.
- Enter your payment information.
- Read and acknowledge the declaration.
- Submit your application for processing.
This application form can only be used if the death occurred in NSW.
If you're a next of kin named on the death certificate (that is, a married/de facto spouse, parent, or child of the deceased), the death certificate can be issued to you. If you're a relative not listed on the certificate, the certificate can be issued to you if the deceased had no living spouse, children or parents. In both cases, you must provide 3 copies of your own identification.
If you don't meet the above criteria, you must provide:
- a letter giving permission from the next of kin, including their address, daytime telephone number and signature
- 3 copies of identification from the person giving permission, and
- 3 copies of your own identification.
If you're a solicitor applying for a certificate on behalf of your client, you must provide:
- a letter on company letterhead stating the reason required ('legal' is not sufficient – a specific reason is needed, such as Probate, Estate Administration), together with your client's name
- a completed application form
- a copy of your Law Society ID Card or Practising Certificate
- your name in the Applicant's Details section, and
- payment made by company or trust cheque, or company credit card.
- if the death occurred 30 or more years ago, please refer to the Order a Family History Certificate transaction.
- make sure that the copies of the documents you have scanned or photographed are clear and easy to read.
- certificates are sent by the Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages via registered post. They cannot be collected at a service centre.
- check the turnaround times at Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages
- turnaround times commence when applications are received in full compliance with Registry requirements, and exclude delivery time.
- if you change your mind, or decide the certificate is no longer required, your application fee will not be refunded.
- if you prefer to mail your completed form and documentation, you can send it to Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages, GPO Box 30, Sydney NSW 2001.
Privacy
This information is being collected by the Government Licensing Service on behalf of the NSW Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages for the purpose of assessing your Application for a Death Certificate. The Government Licensing Service is operated by the Department of Finance and Services.
Service NSW does not collect or maintain any personal information in relation to this transaction.
For further information on how these agencies handle your personal information, please visit Government Licensing Service and Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages
Apply online
For some online or phone transactions, you can pay with:
- credit or debit card (MasterCard, Visa, Diners Club International* or American Express*), or
- BPAY.
For transactions in person at a service centre, you can pay with:
- cash (in Australian currency)
- cheque (personal, bank or agency drawn)
- money order, or
- credit or debit card (MasterCard, Visa, American Express* or EFTPOS).
Please note that you may need to pay a surcharge when paying by credit card.
* Unfortunately, some websites and locations may not accept American Express or Diners Club International.
We’re happy to help you with this transaction.
Feel free to call us on 13 77 88 or visit a service centre
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